Bellefontaine Elementary School

557 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Bellefontaine Elementary School, located at 1001 Ludlow Rd in Bellefontaine, Ohio, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Bellefontaine City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its young student population. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to build a strong educational foundation, preparing students for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels while encouraging a love for learning within the local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Bellefontaine Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to create an inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and engagement. With a focus on modern teaching practices and character education, the school strives to equip its students with the essential skills, values, and confidence necessary to thrive as they progress through their academic journey.

557

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellefontaine Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	32
Black	18
Asian	15
Two or More	77
American Indian	1

White
414 (74.3 %)
Two or More
77 (13.8 %)
Hispanic
32 (5.7 %)
Black
18 (3.2 %)
Asian
15 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bellefontaine City
Phone:	(937)599-4331
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 172

Grade 1 182

Grade 2 159